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Gauri went to the stationery and bought things worth ₹25, out of which 30 paise went on sales tax on taxable purchases. If the tax rate was 6%, then what was the cost of the tax free items?
A. ₹15
B. ₹15.70
C. ₹19.70
D. ₹20

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Correct Answer - C
Let the amount taxable purchases be Rs. X
Then, 6% of `x = (30)/(100)`
`rArr x = ((30)/(100) xx (100)/(6)) = 5`
`therefore` Cost of tax free items = ₹[25-(5+ 0.30)] = ₹19.70

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